49 C.F.R. § 1503.3 Investigations (general).
Title 49 - Transportation
(a) The Administrator may conduct investigations, hold hearings, issue subpoenas, require the production of relevant documents, records, and property, and take evidence and depositions. (b) For the purpose of investigating alleged violations of 49 U.S.C. chapter 449 (except sections 44902, 44903(d), 44907(a)–(d)(1)(A), 44907(d)(1)(C)–(f), 44908, and 44909), or a regulation prescribed or order issued under any of those provisions, the Administrator's authority may be exercised by the various offices for matters within their respective areas for all routine investigations. When the compulsory processes of section 49 U.S.C. 46104 are invoked, the Administrator's authority has been delegated to the Chief Counsel, each Deputy Chief Counsel, and in consultation with the Office of the Chief Counsel, the Assistant Under Secretary for Aviation Operations, the Assistant Under Secretary for Maritime and Land Security, the Assistant Under Secretary for Inspections, and each Federal Security Director. [67 FR 51483, Aug. 8, 2002, as amended at 68 FR 49720, Aug. 19, 2003]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 1503—INVESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
Subpart A—Investigative Procedures
§ 1503.3 Investigations (general).
